AmI right that there is no way in OmniGraffle to select multiple objects at once if such objects are within groups? As in: create on oval and a rectangle, then group them; duplicate the group. Now I want to select the two ovals: is that possible?
My use case is as follows: I have a few groups, each one containing, say, a rectangle (plus other objects). Currently, if I want to change a property of such rectangles (say, adding a shadow to all of them, or change the stroke width), I have to select each rectangle inside each group one by one and change the property of interest. It would be nice if I could select all of them (ideally, in the Selection tab in the left sidebar).
It would be a great to be able to select inside of groups with the selection sidebar. Everyone who would like to see this capability in the future, please request email a feature request to
omnig...@omnigroup.com.
But whoa, then the Outline Sidebar needs substantial enhancement first, a proper hierarchic display, allowing access to contained Shapes (in OG 5.4.4 is a flat display with no access to shapes in a grouped Object).
FYI
Another facility, that I believe will assist you with the kind of drawings you erect in OG. Not really related to this thread. Not for newcomers, one needs a bit of experience in OG, and particularly with grouped Objects.
It works the same as Shared Layers (which is great for users of the newer releases, but horrible if one has experience with OG 4 Master Canvases). That is, if you change a Shared Layer anywhere, it is changed in all instances. Pffft.
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